Over Tassira's shoulder, Rowan takes a look at the amulet, attempting to identify any of it's significance.
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Best find it quickly, Tassira. He stands just outside the door, ready to move on when the others are.
Well whatever we do, we have to do it quickly. Kariel's spell will not last for long. Does anyone have alchemical fire or acid? He starts to stamp out as many as he can.
An old temple store room? Interesting. Rowan brings up the rear, sword in hand. Seeing Vigar attempt to look in their current location, Rowan tries the same.
"No need to test the limits of your power now. If we can find the traps, I can disarm them, mundane or magical." He takes his time, looking for the secret door carefull.
Damn, missed again!
So to sort of help me a bit, can you guys put in your race/class fields your basic statistics? Similar to this alias. Make sure to include any class abilities that are limited per day (like ki or lay on hands).
Rowan again slashes at the nearest skeleton.
Rowan attacks the nearest skeleton, adopting a defensive posture
Rowan takes the rear, the greatsword out. This must end soon if we are to protect the village. No easy task but it must be done. Hopefully Cerene and the others can protect the people long enough for us to see this through.
"Oh a little bit of both." Rowan says slyly. "It's a useful skill to have when searching ancient ruins. Never know when you need to open a locked door or chest. Or a particularly nasty trap."
Also, can I take the greatsword I handed to Krag with me?
It would make sense to leave those others there, but with undead around, we may want to bring the other priest.
"The door is locked, but that should be no problem." When the party is ready, Rowan will take out his thieves tools and pick the lock.
"Whatever may be waiting for us inside the temple may be expecting us to come in the front door. I say we take the graveyard passage."
Rowan laughs "I suppose it will. We are leaving as soon as everyone is ready."
"We do. There is a temple that once was used to create undead. It was warded, but it seems some meddling scholars removed the focus. Hopefully, if we leave now, we can find the focus and re-ward the temple and prevent things from rising tonight."
Rowan spent most of the night standing guard and studying the maps in the off time. "I agree. We should go as soon as possible. First we need to find Vigar though." He goes off to find Vigar, fauchard again in hand. "So, Vigar. How long until you reach the center of the earth? Or are you simply trying to build these fair folk a new canal system?" Looking at Vigar new poise,health, and confidence, he thinks. No normal person should be able to stay awake for so long, dig a hole, and remain in top condition. The power brought with this oath is very interest...I need to know more.
It sounds like second option, Ghost
Rowan looks out the window and sees that the moon is rising "There, we finally found the information we need. Now the question is whether we go to the crypt and cut this menace at its source, or stay here to defend the village.
Archaeologist Bard:
10/19/10/16/12/14 F Human Archaeologist 1 HP 8
Feats: Weapon Finesse, Serpent's Lash
Skills:
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1st: Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration
Hari Vash is a archaeologist hailing from Absalom. Originally a Pathfinder, she left the organization as soon as she heard of the lottery, having always been fascinated with Ancient Osiria. She is confident and a bit reckless, but she has a thirst for knowledge and a love for the thrill of adventure. She is tall at 5'10" with long black hair and tanned skin. At her side is her trusty whip and her hardy buckler, her preferred weapons, but in close quarters she will resort to using her shortsword. She wears loose fitting clothing befitting the hot climate of Osiria and a wide brimmed hat. Her role is decidedly skilled. However, in a fight she is quite capable of using her whip to trip and disarm foes. Her magic is focused/ will be focused on survival and skills over the bardic enchantment magic.
This sounds interesting. I have a few concepts, but I don't want to sit here and stat them out quite yet. Plus, it would probably better to get some insight from the players and you as to what you want in the game. My first character concept is a shiftless slacker. A little older than the rest (24-26?), he been in college for a long time, supporting himself with funds from his rich parents. According to the university, he has been in no less than 6 different colleges, ranging from Art to Engineering and twice that many majors. As such, he has picked up many random bits of knowledge and skills. He is the epitome of the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none". Which is fitting, as his name is Jack. He'd be a human bard or a rogue. The second is, well, me. A student that shopped around a lot with majors, but was always a science major of some sort. Ended up with 4 minors and a major and a 3/4ths (in biology and computer science). Spends way too much time reading and playing games, whether video or tabletop. As such, his level in commoner will give him a wide base of knowledge skills and his level would be a beastmorph alchemist (as in real life I am getting my PhD in genetics). The third is an engineer. A bit odd, he is intelligent and dexterous, always building devices to do otherwise mundane tasks. He would be a rogue, but with one caveat. With GM's permission, I'd like to replace sneak attack with bombs, as per the alchemist feature, and allow bomb related discoveries as talents. His race would be gnome.
Would you also allow a theoretical, but likely, favored class boon for humans, allowing them to increase their prepared table much like a human sorceror increases spells known? Otherwise, here is crunch on Erawys Jomassenon, scholar of ancient magics. Jomassenon, H Elf Arcanist:
8/14/12/19/12/14 HP 7
Traits: Scholar of the Ancients, Seeker, Nimble Fingers. Drawback: Meticulous
Skills:
Equipment:
I'll do backstory later, but basically he is a scholar fresh out of the Twilight Academy in Galuria, trying to find out more about Thassilon. He is haughty and meticulous, but always has a plan. He is perhaps too confident in his abilities.
Would you allow ACG classes? Particularly the Arcanist?
"While Vigar is gathering the town, we should try to find out what we can about those lower levels before we are ready to leave. Knowing what exactly what we are looking for and the layout will give us an advantage."
"We should look at those books and scrolls before we leave. Could you take me to them? Cerene, Hirako, Tassira, I'll need your help going through them quickly."
"It would make sense that the spirit was from that long ago. The zombies we saw at the gates were not normal zombies. They were juju zombies, created by a ritual long since lost. Much more dangerous than the normal undead. We'll all need magical weapons to face them. Or more of the magic you showed there." He looks at Tassira, Kariel, and Vigar.
Rowan listens closely to what everyone has to say, but does not comment as he tries to remember what he can to help.
Rowan takes the time to read the journal and ruminate on the Twelve and the Oath, sitting on his bed at the inn. He seems to be in the grips of a philosophical quandary. If I take the oath now, no matter how much I believed in it, would it not just be a way to gain power, thus defeating the purpose of the oath? And why this oath? Can anyone with the blood recite this and gain this power? These thoughts follow him as he drifts off to sleep.
Rowan helps Cerene to her feet. "Don't happen to remember what kind of weapons those were, do you? Anyways, we should all rest now. Let the villagers start rebuilding on there own. When we are ready, we should track down where the witchfire went." If she lets him, he'll help her get her injured self back to the inn.
"Cerene!" Rowan rushes over to her, catching her as she fell. He shouts out to Kariel, presumably healing the injured. "Kariel, come quickly! Cerene is unconscious!"
Rowan blinks as the words on the pages of the journal seem to fade out, along with what he learned. No this is important. Remember.
We need to learn more about this Old Code and the knights. As well as this Twelve. But now, we should try to follow the witchfire so this day does not happen again.
So, so far there has been your hand-and-half sword. And Vigar, you said your spear gave you visions and what ever new found power you felt? Is this another? And what about the greatsword we found with it. Krag, could you bring it to me so I can see it again? He pours through the book, ignoring Tassira's protest. Was there any mention in here what specific weapons the Twelve are?
If only just. What about you? Did you break a nail cowering in the temple? The smile on his face tells her its a joke. Mostly. Wait, what's this about a book?! He strides over and yanks the book from Tassira's hands and starts tearing through it. Where is this mention of the Twelve?
What voice? Rowan looks thoroughly confused.
What. The hell. Happened. All three of you were fighting well beyond your normal limits. And then there is that thing with the oath!
Well I think there is a mix of the two options here: While keeping to the same name and concept, there can be a lot of leeway in how a new player can rebuild the character. Marrovak could easily be a ranger, druid, shaman, or hunter and Krag could easily be thought of as a warpriest, cleric, or fighter without removing the character too much from the source material. History can be retooled a bit as well, as long as they keep to the "core" of the character. It may make it more palatable to new players coming in.
Crunch:
14/14/12/13/10/16 CG Varisian Bard HP 9
Traits: Surprise Weapon (+2 to attack with improvised weapon), Trap Finder (+1 to disable device, is class skill, and can disable magical traps) Feats: Catch Off Guard, Combat Expertise Attacks:
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Mk Guitar
Zane was is a Korvosan Native. Growing up poor, he has trained as a bard and street performer to earn money, as well as pick a few pockets here and there. He is a cad and a rogue, always getting himself in trouble, survivng by quick wits and natural charm. But he has a generally good heart and has a strong loyalty to his family and friends. He lives in the Shingles currently, but plays in Midland. Recently, his little brother has run off after an argument, and he hears that Lamm may have him, using him to pick pockets, a skill Zane taught him. Zane has a think head of black hair, olive skill, hazel eyes, and a thin goatee. On his back is strapped a nice guitar he won in a card game, one of his most prized possesions, and the weapon he uses to protect himself. Couple questions: Are Drawbacks Allowed? and if I were to use my guitar as a weapon, what die size would you give it?
Hmm...I'm the last hold out...I think I am going to wait a bit to become mythic. I have an idea, but it is not something I would really do in battle.
Rowan dodges two attacks, but gets winded by a third Rowan moves 5 feet, to get one step closer to flanking with Vigar or Krag, as he slices at the leader with his fauchard.
Tassira, get back!
What has gotten into her?!? He rushes into attack the zombie leader as well so she is not left unprotected.
But misses horribly...again.
Rowan stands dumbfounded for a moment, stunned by this development, but then he notices the zombies are disabled. That should be way beyond her abilities. Either she is more powerful than I suspected, or something else happened. Hmmm...that oath... That's a new one. Can you do that again? As he says this, he continues swing his fauchard through the crowd.
Oh no...we told all these people that they would be safe here... We can't let any through. We told these people that they would be safe, and so they will be!
Looking over the P6 system, I think Garrak will be a Warrior/Shapechanger Wizard. As he is trained for both combat and exploration, he is an ideal candidate for exploring unknown lands. He and his wife are NG. Little more personality and appearance: He tends to be a bit gruff and has issues with those who do not act or do their fair share, but he is neither mean nor confrontational. He was raised in the city with half orc parents, but sometime during his travels as a student naturalist, he spent time doing anthropological work with a orc tribe, apprenticing himself to a shaman. As such, he bears some tribal markings and scarification on his body, but out of the experience, he gained training with orc weapons and tactics. His wife on the other hand is more friendly to others and far more willing to be diplomatic. They met during university, but unlike her partner, she isn't suited for treking throughout the wilderness. Instead, she prefers to study the specimens and artifacts he brings back and to set up trade deals, arrange for funding, or organize research trips. The pair work well together both in research and as husband and wife, both because they complement each other. Her hair is long, black and silky and she is only average of height, dwarfed next to her husband. She prefers to wear finer clothes and encourages her husband to do the same, though he resists. She is of Tien and elven descent, while Garrak is Ulfen and orc. As for the purpose of the expedition, maybe it is funded by a group wealthy patrons with varying interests to explore the land and simply establish a colony. With the amount of money needed to set up and support a colony so far away, it was necessary to band together multiple patrons, each with their own goals. Members of the expedition were placed by each patron. This way everybody can have their own reasons for coming in and it could prove interesting later when certain factions emerge. Also, it may be better to have the party be the second wave, the first having scouted the immediate and set up a small settlement, but are relieved by our party. It makes a little more sense than the ship dropping us off in completely unexplored territory.
This sounds really interesting. [spoiler=H Orc Wizard/Warrior or Alchemist/Expert, depending ] Garrak Tharn is a budding naturalist coming to the new world to study the fauna and flora of the new, strange place on the behalf of his University. He thinks the new colony should be placed somewhere with easy access to the ocean and a river, or somewhere with a natural port so supplies can come in and specimens and journals can go out easily. Jungle locals preferred, but he can do his work wherever there is life. He comes in with his research partner and wife, a female half elf expert in knowledges and crafts named Sorala Tharn. He stands tall and well muscled, dressed in the clothes of an explorer. His hair is blonde, worn long and tied back. He sports a thick beard and overly large teeth. He is well mannered and proper, but fights like an orc. He is largely motivated by exploration and the acquisition of new knowledge. [/spoiler
Rowan moves and tries to attack the other zombie, but misses.
I was actually at Megacon this weekend on Orlando, FL. Had a blast. So it went ok I guess. It looks like we'll probably all be mythic as soon as the party realizes the change in Vigar and the nature of the Oath. The question is will any of us really notice the change immediately. Vigar had the vision, of course, but there wasn't any indication from Vigar's point of view of a change in power. And of course the remainder of the characters don't even know about the vision. We as players know the mechanics of our choices, but I'd think our characters would be surprised at the new and strange abilities, depending on how beyond normal they are. Speaking of, Vigar, have you chosen your intitial abilities yet? As for me, I am going with Knowledgable Guardian with the Dual Path Feat with the Guardian as the primary and Champion as the secondary, taking the Absorb Blow and Sudden Strike abilities. |